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FEBRUARY
28, 2005
While It's Slow.. How 'Bout A UFO?
While we're still waiting for the true Star Wars hype
to take off, we thought we'd
provide you with another update on another of our favorite
topics, UFOs and
their validity-
We only got a few emails on our readers' views on UFOs, and
the #'s were about
50-50. With that being said, we thought we'd provide
you with something that
might make you think a little more on the possibility of life
elsewhere. Click
here
to check out a conference that was held in 2001, involving
a group of folks that
are retired government and military, who have come forward
and taken great
risk to share their experiences.
The latest installment of the Star Wars saga has made
it to the review board of
boxofficeprophets.com, a site that does a daily review of
upcoming films and
how they believe the film will fare. Click
here to see what they have to say
about Episode III.
FEBRUARY
26, 2005
Episode
III Souvenir Guide At Gamepro.com
Pre-orders are now being taken for an exclusive Episode III
Souvenir Guide,
described as containing rare behind-the-scenes interviews and details
of the
upcoming ROTS. Click
here to read more!
The
new cardboard cutouts of your favorite ROTS characters are coming- Click
here
to check out those that will be available in the UK now for pre-order. They
will be available in the US via elifesize.com.
A
new image has surfaced from the Italo-mag called "Panorama". It
definitely has
an original-Trilogy feel to it. You can view the
pic here. *SPOILER*
FEBRUARY
26, 2005
Big
Toy Show Weekend
For
anyone looking for a toy show in their area to attend, this is the weekend
to
go! Thanks to ToyShop
magazine, we are proud to let you know that toy events
are happening in the following states:
CA, CO, DE, IL, MD, MO, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, VT, WI
And,
believe it or not, there's even an event happening in Italy! For
more info,
drop us an email,
and we'll be glad to fill you in! Thanks ToyShop!
Jim | 9:00PM - EST
April
2nd: The Big Day For Toys
As confirmed at ToyFair
2005, Hasbro's newest line of Star Wars toys is set for
launch on Saturday, April 2nd. Friends at the Asbury Park
press are already
spreading the word to the folks in New Jersey. Click
here for the full article!
Jim | 7:05AM - EST
| FEBRUARY 24, 2005 |
True Star Wars: UFO's, YES Or NO?
Tonight on ABC, a program was broadcast, hosted by Peter Jennings, discussing
the possibility (or lack thereof) of UFO's and life on other planets. We here at
BTDT would like to hear your take on the whole topic. Do you think there really
are Yoda's and Chewbacca's out there? Do you think that ships really have
visited our planet? Please take a moment and drop us an email with your vote,
YES or NO. We will post the results this weekend..
Jim | 9:15PM - EST
ToyShop Magazine: Sign Up Via BTDT And Save!Are you a fellow collector who picks up ToyShop magazine on a regular basis at
your local bookstore? Well, if you sign up here through BTDT, you save 4 bucks
on a year's subscription. Click here for more info!
Jim | 7:55PM - EST
"We're having trouble adapting them to the cold..."It's beginning to look alot like Hoth once more, with another winter storm on the
way to the Northeast US today, and another on the radar for the beginning of
next week. Be sure to have your TaunTaun on standby..
Jim | 9:00AM - EST
Another Kiss Near The WallIn the filming of Free Zone, the newest movie to include Natalie Portman, Natalie
and others were confronted by angry ultra-Orthodox Jewish Worshippers while
trying to film a scene. They are currently on set in Jerusalem, and were filming a
scene involving them kissing- But unfortunately, a law prohibits any type of
romantic contact near the Jerusalem Western Wall, where they were located
when the problem took place. You can read the full article here. And now it's
time to sing.. "We don't need no, ed-u-ca-tion....."
Jim | 7:15AM - EST
| FEBRUARY 23, 2005 |
New Spoiler Details Surface
This latest spoiler report comes from TBone, and contains some great new images
and details. Click here to check out the latest updates! Spoiler-wary, you can
go back to eating your breakfast..
Jim | 7:00AM - EST
| FEBRUARY 22, 2005 |
BTDT SciFi Tip: The 4400
This post goes out to all who appreciate all forms of scifi... The SciFi Channel
is rerunning the series called The 4400, starting tonight at 9PM EST. The show
runs 3 nights, and highlights the return of 4400 civilians back to Earth from
alien abduction. Click here for more details-
Jim | 8:30PM - EST
And For Only $500...So, how much is it worth to you to see Episode III a week before the rest of the
world? Would 500 clams cut it? According to the latest from Ain't It Cool News,
you can score yourself a seat at the Premiere of Episode III in NYC on May 12th
for just $500. Click here for more info! Hey, that's STILL cheaper than the figure
below!
I must tell you all that I got to see the Episode II Premiere when it took
place, and it really is cool to not only see the film a week before everyone
else in the U.S., but you also get to sit amongst Hollywood's most elite audience
while watching it! Did I mention I got to meet Natalie Portman? Click here for a
flashback...
Jim | 7:40PM - EST
And For Only A Grand...Just like the title says, and for only a thousand bucks, you too can get yourself
one of the Limited Edition Anakin Skywalker figures that were offered at ToyFair
2005. Donta getta me wrongo, but isn't that a little outlandish to pay for an
additional Vader and Anakin figure pair? Click here, and you be the judge...
Jim | 7:40PM - EST
"A
Ship That Small Can't Have A Cloaking Device??!!"
The
above line from ESB is a perfect seguay into this post... It
seems that
millenniumfalcon.com is once again experiencing "technical
difficulties", as trying
to hit their URL results in a page cannot be displayed
error. We hope that
Spoileriffic and the gang can get the converters powered
up again soon..
Jim | 7:40PM - EST
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Click The Image Above For Highlights!
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Give
Me An Overbreak
In the latest issue of Toy
Shop magazine, we are told that among the many toy
products that will sport Revenge Of The Sith imagery will
be a line of toys from
a company called Overbreak. Their
product line includes items which are basically
exaggerated Frisbees and beach balls, and they will be displaying
different
moments and characters from the ROTS film. We will
be sure to keep an eye out
for these products at tomorrow's ToyFair expo- Thanks
to our friends at
Toy
Shop for the heads up!
And remember, you can sign up for a subscription
to Toy Shop magazine right here
at BTDT, and save 4 bucks in the process- Click the link
to the right for more
info!
Jim | 7:15PM - EST
| FEBRUARY 18, 2005 |
Sideshow Collectibles Exclusive Vader: Preorder NOW!
The Sideshow Collectibles Vader is now available for pre-order here at BTDT!
Click the link below to get your order in today!!
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Weekend
BTDT Toy Show Announcement
Well
friends, it's that day of the week once more when we announce the toy
shows happening this weekend. Thanks to the gang
at Toy
Shop magazine, we can provide you with the best shows
happening all across the country- This
weekend, toy events will be occurring in the following states:
AZ, CT, FL, NJ, OH
For
more info on any of the above shows, please drop us an email- And
don't Jim
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forget
ToyFair 2005, which we'll be covering for you first-hand on Sunday!
Never Enough Natalie
For
those of you who appreciate new Natalie Portman pics as much as I, here
are
some recent images of her from the Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge. Thanks
goes
to natalieempire.com-
Jim | 7:00AM - EST
New From Sideshow Collectibles: 1/4 Scale Darth Vader!It's finally here! Our friends at Sideshow Collectibles have the 1/4 Scale Darth
Vader ready for pre-order during ToyFair 2005! You can click here to view the
item, and we will be posting a pre-order link for it shortly-
We will also be meeting up with the gang from Sideshow Collectibles while we
bring you coverage of ToyFair 2005. Stay tuned!
Jim | 7:00AM - EST
| FEBRUARY 17, 2005 |
Prequel Trivia Contest At NJO
So, think you're a Master Jedi when it comes to Prequel Trilogy knowledge? Test
your wisdom in the New Jersey Order (NJO) Trivia Challenge! The event is
scheduled for March 9th at 8PM eastern Standard Time. Click over to their site
for more info.
Jim | 9:15PM - EST
Patch Available For KOTOR II For PCAfter being out for just over a week, a patch upgrade for KOTOR II for PC is
already available for download. Click here to get your copy.
Jim | 9:15PM - EST
Lucas To Follow HitchcockAny of you who are true film buffs know that Alfred Hitchcock was sure to include
a cameo of himself in all of his films- even if it was a guy you could barely see in
the background.
According to a recent post, Lucas expects to do the same in the final film of the
Star Wars chapter. According to rumor, Lucas will play the role of Baron
Papanoida, provided the scene doesn't end up on the cutting room floor. But fear not, the piece will most surely end up on the Ep III DVD.. You can read more on
this topic here.
Jim | 9:15PM - EST
Natalie Portman: Oscar PresenterIt has just been announced that Natalie Portman will be presenting some of the
awards at the 77th Academy Awards event on Sunday, February 27th. Thanks
to natalieempire.com for the heads up- They also have a new spoiler image of
Natalie in Episode III, which can be viewed here.
Jim | 9:15PM - EST
KOTOR II For PC: $39.99YesAsia.com has the PC version of KOTOR II for just $39.99 with free shipping.
You can't beat that price for a PC game that's only been out for a week!
Jim | 7:00AM - EST
| FEBRUARY 16, 2005 |
New Yoda Spoiler Pic
A new spoiler pic has surfaced, thanks once more to the crew at MF. For those
of you who take a gander at it, it reminds you a little of ESB, don't it? It's
definitely hi-res as well.. Those guys at ILM really have a handle on things..
Jim | 7:00AM - EST
Almost Time For ToyFair 2005Are you ready for the highlights from this coming weekend's ToyFair 2005? With
just days to go, we can't wait to bring you the full lineup for this year's toys and
collectibles for Star Wars and more! In order to "find new ways to motivate" you,
we have posted some highlights from the event in 2002. Be sure to check them
out!
Jim | 7:00AM - EST
KOTOR II For PC: Review At UGO.comWith the release of KOTOR II for PC on 2/9, the folks over at UGO.com have put
together a nice little review of its good points and of course, the bad ones. Hey,
a review should be objective, right? Click here to see what they had to say.
Jim | 7:00AM - EST
| FEBRUARY 14, 2005 |
New Episode III Pics Surface
These aren't spoilers, but just nice new shots of R2-D2 and Chancellor Palpatine.
There is, however, a new spoiler image, which can be seen here.
UPDATE: make that 2 new spoiler pics.. Click here!
Jim | 11:00AM - EST
Hayden Christensen: DecameronAccording to Empire magazine, Hayden will now be starring in the film Decameron,
based on the 14th century Italian classic by Giovanni Boccaccio. For more
details on his new role, click here.
Jim | 10:10AM - EST
New Episode III Anakin Promo Image
For
those of you who have not already seen, here is a new
promo image of Anakin
holding a blue saber. Thanks to the desiringhayden
site for the heads up.
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FEBRUARY
12, 2005
BTDT
EXCLUSIVE: SciFi Magazine SPOILER LIST!
As
promised in our post from 2/2, SciFi magazine has provided a huge
list of
spoilers on the upcoming film! Of
course, there is always the possibility that
this is a fake, so take it as you will.. Thanks
to the desiringhayden website
for the details! Click
here to view the list!
V For Vendetta Update
It
appears that Natalie Portman's next film, V For Vendetta, is
a definite 'go'. Jim
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The
film's directors, the Wachowski brothers (well-known for the Matrix saga),
have been awarded a healthy $818,000 in production support
by German
film-funding body, Medienboard Berlin Brandenburg. Thanks
to Cinescape for the
newsbyte..
A
new rumor has surfaced on the World Wide regarding whether or not we will
ever be told why Obi-Wan Kenobi goes by "Ben"
in the Original Trilogy.. Read
the latest scoop on this saga-binding topic in our Forums.
Natalie
Portman has made the cover of the Spanish magazine, Cinemania.
You can
check out the article and pics here.
For
any of you in the vicinity of Fort Washington, PA, there is currently
a
toy show happening there this weekend. These details
were provided compliments
of ToyShop
magazine. For more details, drop us an email.
As
predicted here at BTDT on 2/6, the latest trailer was presented to a very
select # of individuals on Friday, 2/11, in Toronto, Ontario,
Canada. To read the
full scoop, check out this
thread at MillenniumFalcon.com!
FEBRUARY
10, 2005
Antony
Daniels Attends London Film Critics' Awards
At
last night's London Film Critics' Awards, the Golden Rod himself turned
out for
the event (sans gold of course). A pic of him is
available at the bottom of
this
article from Empire magazine. Oh, and be sure to check
out the title of their
article and see if it rings any bells..
These
2 new images have appeared on the web regarding a new character,
courtesy of ozfigures.com. Click
here to check them out!
FEBRUARY
9, 2005
New
Spoileriffic Image Surfaces
Spoileriffic
from MillenniumFalcon.com comes through once more- This is
a mild
spoiler,
but still a nice one.. Thanks Spoileriffic!
Jim | 3:50PM - EST
KOTOR
II Ships For PC
For
those of you non-console gamers, KOTOR II is now available for IBM
Compatibles.. Thanks
to Gamershell.com
for
the heads up.
Jim | 7:15AM - EST
| FEBRUARY 8, 2005 |
Koto Vader At EE
Entertainment Earth is now offering the Koto 13 inch Darth Vader . This item was
originally the Kotobukiya Darth Vader 1:7 scale pre-painted Soft Vinyl Model
Kit, which was available only as an import from Japan. Be sure to check it out!
Jim | 7:30PM - EST
BTDT Flashback 1987: Chewie Gettin' KookyI had to share a detail I heard on the radio today, that actually caught me pretty
off-guard. Apparently, at some point in 1987, Peter Mayhew, Star Wars'
Chewbacca, was caught with cocaine on his person. Upon doing a little research,
the info appears to have been quoted from this website highlighting events of
the 80's. If you happen to recall more details on the story, feel free to drop us
an email. And you thought it was growth hormone that made him so tall!
Jim | 2:50PM - EST
Spoiler Pics Surface From Belgian MagazineSome new spoiler pics have popped up in a new Belgian magazine. The title of the
magazine is yet to be determined, but in the meantime, here are the pics:
All
I can say is, C'mon May!
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Natalie Portman is once again on the nominee list for an
award, this time for
BAFTA (The British Academy Of Film And Television Arts). The
nomination is,
as before, for best supporting actress for her performance
in Closer. The
awards event will be this Saturday 2/12 on UK television.
Amazon.com
is now shipping the latest Episode III novel, Labyrinth
Of Evil as well
as its audio
CD counterpart. Pick up a copy and find out the latest
in the life of
Anakin Skywalker!
FEBRUARY
7, 2005
Episode
I Prison Guard: The Next James Bond?
Dominic
West, an actor who portrayed one of the Prison Guards in Episode I,
is
apparently in the running for James Bond in the next 007 film. You
can read
more about the actor here
and here.
The
price of KOTORII: Sith Lords has dropped 10 bux to $39.99 as of
Sunday.
Click
here to pick yourself up a copy.
Jim | 7:00AM - EST
| FEBRUARY 6, 2005 |
New Episode III Spoiler: Real Or Not?
Another movie clip has emerged, claiming to be from Episode III- The big question
is, is it real or not? Click here to check it out (spoiler spoiler spoiler), and tell
us what you think in our Forums.
Jim | 8:30PM - EST
Toys 'R' Us: Free Lightsaber!In today's Sunday flyer, Toys R Us is giving away a free basic lightsaber with any
purchase of $30 or more in Star Wars toys. Click here to see the ad!
Jim | 1:00PM - EST
Super Bowl XXXIX: Always 2, There Are..Well, it's down to just 2 teams.. The New England Patriots versus the Philadelphia
Eagles- Who do you have your money on? Email us with your pick for tonight's
game, and we'll post the stats later today! Gametime is 6:30PM EST.
UPDATE: The BTDT Reader Community's Pick is.. The Patriots. We'll see!!
Jim | 9:00AM - EST
BTDT Rumor: New Episode III Trailer Showing In TorontoIt has been leaked that the next Episode III Trailer, which has already
been mentioned as hitting theatres as early as 3/11, might be shown at an HD
presentation somewhere in Toronto, Ontario, Canada this Friday, the 11th. If
you have any details regarding this presentation, please drop us an email.
Jim | 9:00AM - EST
| FEBRUARY 5, 2005 |
Episode III Footage On Clone Wars DVD
According to an article at thedigitalbits.com, the upcoming Clone Wars DVD will
contain approximately 20 seconds of footage from one of the space battles from
Episode III: ROTS. The article indicates which battle, but for the spoiler-wary,
I have not indicated the details in this post. Click here for the full article.
Jim | 8:45AM - EST
| FEBRUARY 4, 2005 |
B4TheDarkTimes.com Exclusive: ToyFair 2005 Coverage
Not too long ago, we posted some highlights that Yakface.com scored, regarding
the Episode III toy line that would be carried by Walmart stores this Spring.
The details were no doubt great to see, but to get the full scoop on all of the
Episode III toy and collectible offerings, you have to get it from the International
ToyFair 2005, taking place in New York City this month. Why are we telling you
this? Because B4TheDarkTimes.com will be there personally, to gather as
much info as we can on the whole Episode III kit and kaboodle, all for you! Be
sure to check back with us regularly, as we gear up to provide you with the
first-class tour of ToyFair 2005! To get a look at some things you might expect
to see from our coverage, be sure to check out our coverage highlights from
ToyFair 2002, when Episode II: Attack Of The Clones was about to debut!
Jim | 8:00PM - EST
New Spoiler Images Hit Like A Gamma
Ray
Wow Wow Wow! Thanks to the efforts of an individual
known as Gamma Ray
over at MillenniumFalcon.com, the following KICK@$$ spoiler
images have hit
the World Wide you know what... Check 'em if
you can't wait!! Spoiler-wary,
just walk away... Again... WOW!
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Where Hayden's Been Hiding
It's been some time since Hayden Christensen has been in the limelight-
He had a recent interview with Times Online magazine, but other than that, he
was pretty much void. However, the gang at DesiringHayden managed to locate
some pics of him attending the "A Life In The Theatre Press Night And
Party" in London yesterday. I'm sure this will just be one of the many events
where we'll find him in the coming months, as EIII draws closer..
Jim | 7:50PM - EST
BTDT Weekly Toy Show CalendarThanks to our friends at Toy Shop magazine, we are pleased to bring you the
following toy show update. Events will be happening in the following states
this weekend:
AZ, CA, DE, FL, MD, MI, NJ, NY, OH, PA
If
you'd like to know more about one of the events, please drop us an email. Jim
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FEBRUARY
2, 2005
Anakin's
Starfighter: This Month At EE
This
month at EE, the
Anakin Skywalker's Jedi Starfighter will be available for an
agreeable price of $29.99. Click on the link for more
info!
According
to the latest details from SciFi magazine, they plan to dump the mutha
load of Episode III spoilers in their April issue. And,
knowing how magazine
schedules run, that issue could potentially hit store shelves
as early as this
month! Click
here for more details, and be sure to stay tuned for further updates!
2
new images have popped up on the web, one never before seen, and
the other similar to a prior spoiler image released. The
difference is, this one
shows the original scene from a different angle, or more specifically,
a different
point of view. The Jedi have taught us that much
of what we cling to depends
greatly on our point of view, so there you have it.. Click
here to check out the
images- And once more, thanks to the posse at MF for the tip-off!
In
tribute to Black History month, UGO.com has highlighted the character
of
Lando Calrissian in their "Fantasy Entertainment Tribute
To Black Characters".
You can read more on it here.
FEBRUARY
1, 2005
Want A Free Jedi Duel 3-Pack?
Shelfwarmers.com
currently has a new giveaway going for a POTF2 Jedi
Duel cinema scene. If this is one of those holes
in your collection, you might
want to click
over and check them out!
Wired.com
has posted a great
article on 10 of the top F/X creators in Hollywood
today. The funny thing is, at least 4 of them have been responsible
for some
type of work in at least one of the Star Wars films. Now
that's sayin' somethin..
Darkhorse.com
has posted 5-page preview of their comic adaptation of ROTS.
Each page is from a different scene- there are no dialogue
bubbles yet. Beware,
as some of the pics could contain spoiler details. The
publish date is scheduled
for April 2nd, 2005. You can check it all out here.
The
film that has brought Natalie a Golden Globe award, as well as an Oscar
nomination,
will be available on DVD on March 29th. We receive this update
from natalieempire.com
If
you're hoping for deleted scenes, I'll squash your hopes right now- But,
I will
say that the Collectors Edition will include an audio commentary
by Mr. Mel
Brooks, and some other small stuff. Click
here for more info.
SithClan.net
has revealed yet another spoiler image, this one of Anakin. You
can check the image out here. Thanks
to the peeps at MF for the update!
Eccentricity-Online.com
has updated their site with some new images of
the man who has successfully pulled off one hell of an Alec
Guinness impression.
Click here
to check out their latest updates.
